Designers and footwear industry veterans Kari Sigerson and Eliza Axelson-Chidsey launched New York-based shoe label Alumnae in 2016. This collection offers minimal, cleanly designed styles that fill a gap in the market for understated yet sophisticated women’s footwear. Described as a "well-edited selection of essentials," the brand prides itself on creating luxury basics with an emphasis on artisanal Italian craftsmanship and quality materials including suede, leather, and fur.